Term 2 Quiz 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What were the problems the led to the convention? | 1) Can't tax 2) Can't resolve disputes 3) No respect from foreign countries 4) Can't levy important taxes |
| What was the Annapolis convention? | An attempt to "revise" the constitution - failed - not many states showed up |
| What was Shay's rebellion? | When farmers become in debt and march on springfield to attack courts |
| What impact did Shay's rebellion have on the Constitutional Convention in Philly? | It scared the people into going to the conference |
| Who were the delegates at the convention? | Rich, White Men |
| Who was the "Father of the Constitution'? | James Madison |
| Who was the chairman of the convention? | George Washington |
| Who said,"I smelt a rat"? Why? | Patrick Henry. Because he knew that they would change the constitution completely |
| What state did not send delegates? | Rhode Island |
| What was the large state, small state issue? | They were going to make it all by population |
| What did the Virginia plan propose? | 3 branches of government: legislative, executive, judicial based on population |
| What did the New Jersey plan propose? | Unicameral, 1 state, 1 vote |
| What were the small states worried about? | Being overruled |
| What was the Great Compromise? | Bicameral, House and Senate. House based on population, Senate 2 representatives per state |
| What was the North-South division of slavery? | the north wanted slaves to count for taxes, the south wanted slaves to count for representation |
| What was the solution? | 3/5 clause. |
| How did the south benefit? | They had an advantage during elections |
| What was the slave trade compromise? | It would end after 20 years |
| What was the compromise of executive? | 1 person for 4 years |
| Was there a limit on re-election? | No |
| Why did most of the presidents only run for two terms? | Because Washington did |
| Who established the Supreme Court? | The Continental Convention |
| What is Federalism? | Believing in a system where power is divided by the government and states |
| Why did the federalists win? | 1) Washington Supported it 2) People who didn't like the constitution were caught off guard 3) Newspapers supported the Federalists 4) Madison, Hamilton and Jay wrote a book supporting the constitution with 85 reasons 5) There wasn't another option |
| Why were people afraid of the constitution? | They thought it would be too powerful |
| Who wrote the bill of rights? Why? | James Madison. In order to get the constitution passes by guaranteeing individual rights will be added |
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